{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"A Sound Mind (Fight or Flight in a Scary World)","description":"Hey y\u2019all, welcome back to the Roots and Refuge Podcast! I\u2019m your host, Jessica Sowards\u2014my friends call me Jess\u2014and around here, we talk about all things homesteading: growing food, raising animals, preserving and preparing what we harvest, and living more mindfully in relationship with each other and with the Earth. This week, I\u2019m sharing something that\u2019s been heavy on my heart\u2014how we care for our minds in a world that feels loud, fast, and anxious. I\u2019ve been spending long hours in the garden, weeding and thinking, and it led me to reflect on the nervous system, trauma, and the way we sometimes try to bully our way into peace instead of nurturing it. I\u2019m talking about what it means to pursue a sound mind\u2014what that really looks like on a practical, daily level\u2014and how I\u2019ve found surprising healing in something as simple as crochet. This is a conversation about choosing slow and quiet in a world demanding fast and loud. It\u2019s about protecting your peace, holding space for healing, and doing the inner work that creates a secure home for ourselves and the ones we love. Thank you for spending time with me today. If you\u2019ve found encouragement here, consider supporting the podcast on Patreon, where you can listen early and join our monthly Q&A.  As always\u2014 I bless you, until next time. ","author_name":"Roots and Refuge Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/rootsandrefuge.com\/podcast-page\/","html":"